MCV Port Captain

Port & Operational Execution

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise load‑out, securing, and departure activities for project cargo on deck carriers / heavy‑lift vessels.
• Chair pre‑job meetings and toolbox talks; confirm PPE, permits, lifting plans, weather windows, and berth readiness.
• Verify vessel readiness (stability, ballast plans, deck condition, lashing gear availability, cargo gear certification).
• Direct on‑site activities involving stevedores, riggers, surveyors, and vendors to meet schedule and safety targets.
• Oversee ballasting/deballasting sequences during load‑out to maintain stability and trim within approved limits

• Review and endorse stowage plans, cargo arrangements, lifting plans, grillage & sea‑fastening drawings, and load‑spreading calculations.
• Validate method statements, JSA/RA, mooring plans, and sea‑passage securing in compliance with Class/Flag, MWS, and client specs.
• Check cargo data (COG, weight, dimensions, lifting points) and reconcile with as‑received documentation and survey reports.
• Coordinate and close out comments with Engineering, Class, MWS, and clients before operations commence.

• Lead incident/near‑miss reporting, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all lifting/securing gear, certifications, and WLL/SWL markings are valid and traceable.

• Serve as the primary on‑site point of contact for clients, marine warranty surveyors, port authorities, and pilots.
• Provide clear progress updates, manage change requests, and align expectations on schedule and scope.
• Support post‑operation debriefs and capture lessons learned for future projects.

• Prepare daily progress logs, deck maps/as‑stowed drawings, photographic records, and load‑out completion reports.
• Monitor critical path activities, highlight risks, and recommend mitigation/recovery plans.
• Verify vendor invoices/time sheets related to stevedoring, cranes, tugs, and port services.

• Support continual improvement by identifying operational bottlenecks and proposing process enhancements.
• Coordinate with commercial and technical teams on lessons learned and improvements for future projects.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 5–10 years in heavy‑lift / project cargo as Port Captain/Supercargo/ Cargo Supervisor
• Proven track record supervising load‑out and seafastening on deck carriers, MPPs, barges, or semi‑subs.
• Strong knowledge of stability, lashing/securing standards (e.g., CSS Code), lifting operations, and port regulations.

• Excellent leadership at the berth/yard with calm, decisive decision‑making under time pressure.
• Strong technical literacy: can challenge/validate stowage, ballast, lashing, and lifting assumptions.
• Clear communicator with clients, authorities, and multicultural site teams.
• Organized and detail‑oriented in documentation control and reporting.
• IT proficiency: MS Office, PDF mark‑up; familiarity with stability/stowage software an advantage.
• On‑site presence at ports/shipyards; shift work and weekends as operations require.
• Travel to project ports regionally/internationally on short notice.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and high‑activity environments.

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• Job Identification 23274
• Job Category Generalist/ Multidiscipline
• Posting Date 02/17/2026, 10:41 AM